"Schools, service providers and the county have come together to ensure that thousands of families and children have access to housing and stability. The Heading Home Campaign, created through a referral by Ellenberg, whose District 4 includes Campbell, and former Supervisor Cindy Chavez, launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Office of Supportive Housing (OSH). Since then, the campaign has helped 2,543 families, including more than 5,000 children age 5 or younger, secure permanent housing."
"Building on the campaign's efforts, the county launched a school-based pilot program in October, in partnership with San Jose Unified School District, East Side Union High School District and the Bill Wilson Center. The pilot places homelessness prevention resources directly on school campuses, providing families at risk of homelessness with onsite case management, flexible financial assistance and legal services."
The Heading Home Campaign launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) and has secured permanent housing for 2,543 families, including more than 5,000 children age 5 or younger. An additional 145 families are enrolled in housing programs and actively searching for homes. Families with children experiencing homelessness represent 16% of the county's 2025 Point in Time Count homeless population. In October, a school-based pilot began in partnership with San Jose Unified, East Side Union High School District and the Bill Wilson Center to provide onsite case management, flexible financial assistance and legal services. The Board planned to examine potential impacts from federal funding cuts, including proposed shifts away from permanent housing.
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